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title: "LPS ICT - Network connections"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-04"
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# LPS ICT - Network connections

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c742a30-c24c-4fac-b86c-274965726f84

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council seeking services for fibre cross connect network connectivity under the title "LPS ICT - Network connections." Classified under computer network services (CPV 72700000), this tender was conducted using a Direct Award method and has successfully completed. The contract was awarded for a total value of £20,073 with the contract period running from 10 April 2021 to 9 April 2022. The procurement stage has now progressed to the award phase, with the official announcement made on 4 March 2022. The service is to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in information and communications technology services, to provide similar network connectivity solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find a suitable environment to compete, especially those focusing on innovative technology services. Given the contract's financial scope and the operational requirements of Lancashire County Council, companies with experience in local government projects or the capacity to meet the specified tech solutions could benefit substantially from upcoming tenders in this sector.

## Notice

Fibre cross connect network connectiviity. Order No 321641720.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3907e3-135f-4421-8bb9-85bb6272abb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2021 - 9 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,073 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,073 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDE GROUP CONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3907e3-135f-4421-8bb9-85bb6272abb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3907e3-135f-4421-8bb9-85bb6272abb2
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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